Portland International Airport 1 hr 42
Tillamook Head (15 min) Elevated promontory with dramatic oceanfront cliffs & an easygoing 3.6-mile loop trail. Tolovana Beach State Recreation Site (5 min) Public area next to Cannon Beach with a playground, restrooms, picnic area & beach access. Cannon Beach History Center & Museum (3 min) Ecola Point (12 min) Cannon Beach (9 min) Seaside Aquarium (17 min) Small aquarium opened in 1937 showcasing seals, an underwater exhibit & a touch tank. Short Sand Beach (14 min) Reached by moderate trail, this secluded beach draws weekend visitors for surfing & swimming. Northwest By Northwest Gallery (9 min) Art museum and art Oswald West State Park (13 min) 2,474-acres of mountains, ancient forest, capes & coves with campsites & 13 miles of trail. Hug Point State Recreation Site (7 min) Picturesque oceanside state park featuring forested picnic areas & a sandy cove beach. Neahkahnie Mountain (20 min) Mountain featuring moderate to challenging hiking trails with picturesque views of coast & valley. Arcadia Beach State Recreation Site (6 min) Low-key, scenic sandy beach with a picnic area, public restrooms & a free parking area. Tillamook Rock Lighthouse (16 min) Offshore 1881 lighthouse, deactivated in 1957 due to the treacherous commute to maintain it. Haystack Rock (6 min) Soaring shoreline rock formation in a dramatic setting offering low-tide access & marine activity. Ecola State Park (11 min) Park, hiking, and beach |